New brain scan study aims to uncover inflammation clues in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT06289582

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study uses a special PET scan to measure brain inflammation in people with early or suspected Parkinson's disease and in healthy volunteers. Researchers will track changes over two years to see how inflammation relates to disease progression. The goal is to better understand Parkinson's, not to test a treatment.

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Locations

  • UAB

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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